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	NEWBERG, CLACKAMAS: SP Newsprint completes $6.7 million energy upgrade SP Newsprint has completed $6.7 million in energy efficiency upgrades to its Clackamas paper recycling plant and Newberg newsprint plant. Company executives accepted a $1 million incentive check from Energy Trust of Oregon's Production Efficiency program for the project, which will save the company $2.8 million a year on energy, boost capacity for paper recycling and improve newsprint quality. With technical assistance from Energy Trust, the company discovered it could substantially reduce energy consumption by expanding its capacity to use recycled paper, rather than woodchips, as a raw ingredient in making newsprint. "Our goal is to make the highest quality product with the least amount of energy. These projects help us do both," said Ed Smith, corporate energy manager, SP Newsprint. Smith expects the company's energy consumption to be reduced by 57 million kilowatt hours, equivalent to the total amount of electricity used by nearly 5,800 Oregon homes each year. Read more about SP Newsprint's energy efficiency upgrades STATEWIDE: Solar energy in the spotlight this fall This fall is a great time for Oregonians to learn about solar energy and how it can be put to work in their homes and businesses. From September 14-16, Portland was the site of the Northwest Solar Expo, an annual event featuring clean and efficient energy solutions. Nearly 100 classes and workshops met the needs and interests of homeowners, business owners and solar industry professionals. Over 4,000 enthusiasts attended the expo, approximately double the number who came in 2006. The Oregon Green and Solar Tour this fall includes 17 communities. Solar Oregon, the nonprofit organization, is organizing tours in Corvallis, Eugene, Newberg, Portland, Salem, West Linn, Hood River, Ashland, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Roseburg, John Day, LaGrande, Bend, Redmond, Newport and Coos Bay. Energy Trust is a sponsor of Green + Solar Building Oregon, the resource-rich publication that accompanies the statewide tours. Request a free copy of Green + Solar Building Oregon Learn more about Oregon Green and Solar Tour STATEWIDE: Change a Light, Change the World campaign underway You've heard of a simple act of kindness? How about a simple act of environmental stewardship? It's easy this month with the kick-off of the Oregon version of the national Change a Light, Change the World campaign. Oregon utilities are encouraging customers to replace five incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL). This simple act can save each household about $60 in energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Special pricing at selected retailers, available through November, makes it even easier to make the switch. Read more about the Change a Light, Change the World campaign WILLAMETTE VALLEY: Energy Trust helps nursery industry grow with energy incentives Energy efficiency is taking root in Oregon's nursery industry. High efficiency equipment is cutting down energy and maintenance costs and helping businesses grow. Cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon offset the costs of upgrades to start cultivating savings right away. Energy Trust incentives for nursery and agriculture include lighting, natural gas heating equipment, pumps, drives, motors, drip and other irrigation systems, solar water heating systems, solar electric systems and small wind turbines. Energy Trust recently exhibited at the The Farwest Show in Portland, North America's top nursery and greenhouse industry trade show. Read more about energy efficiency and Oregon's nursery industry PROMOTIONS Energy Trust offers special incentives throughout the year to encourage Oregonians to choose energy efficient products and install efficient and renewable features in their homes and businesses. Energy Trust promotions IN THE NEWS BEND: Green building tour gets down to business Bend Bulletin MEDFORD: Heat recovery ventilators clean air, save energy Medford Mail Tribune ROSEBURG: Orenco finds ways to save Roseburg News Review PORTLAND: The sun's within reach Portland Tribune

Photo at top: Columbia Energy Partners founder Chris Crowley, pictured with his daughter, expects to generate 1.3 average megawatts of electricity each year to power the City of Arlington. Energy Trust provided an anemometer to measure the wind at the Columbia Gorge site.